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I know there are a dozen or so threads for this. However, this thread is for budget minded owners that want a simple and inexpensive solution to lighting.
STOP HERE: If you can afford a good set of lights. I suggest you visit NJGreenBudd's thread on fog/driving light installs, he’s kind of a genius with that.
Starting off in backstory. My 2001 S60 doesn’t have fogs, I didn’t even bother calling Volvo of Keene for a quote because it’d be $600 in parts before I got started. I’ve never been satisfied with the light output of the S60’s stock bulbs. I put PIAA Night Techs in it all around, which helped slightly.
In the middle of September I got caught in a huge storm and realized my lights were completely underpowered. So, I decided to go to Advance Auto Parts and get a set of cheap fogs. I paid $12.00 for the lights which come with a full fused power cable, toggle switch and all the mounting needed.
This is SMAllen’s installation thread for the $25.00 lights.
Tools Required
- 10mm socket and wrench to ground the lights to the body of the vehicle
-One set of Blazer International 55w Halogen Fog/Driving lights from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Blazer-RE774C...=1416261290&sr=8-3&keywords=blazer+fog+lights
Phillips head screwdriver to attach mounting hardware to lights
1-2 hours of time
- The toggle switch provided is low quality, and comes in a bulky housing thats a bi**h to remove. I bought a second one without a light for $4.25 at AutoZone
- 1/2” Drill bit and a power drill. The kit comes with adhesive strips if you don’t like the idea of drilling into your car (I don’t blame you)
I bought some extra wire and connected the switch into the panel in the climate control unit. Alternate mounting spots are pretty limited if you’re an obsessive compulsive like me.
Future plans are a second set of the same lights behind the grill.
Lights Installed on 2001 S60 at either side of the license plate.
Light Switch Installed in the center binnacle next to the Valet Lock button.
Since I've had these installed for a couple months, I'm not taking them out to re-install for a thread. It's easy. If I get around to a guide, I'll make it.
STOP HERE: If you can afford a good set of lights. I suggest you visit NJGreenBudd's thread on fog/driving light installs, he’s kind of a genius with that.
Starting off in backstory. My 2001 S60 doesn’t have fogs, I didn’t even bother calling Volvo of Keene for a quote because it’d be $600 in parts before I got started. I’ve never been satisfied with the light output of the S60’s stock bulbs. I put PIAA Night Techs in it all around, which helped slightly.
In the middle of September I got caught in a huge storm and realized my lights were completely underpowered. So, I decided to go to Advance Auto Parts and get a set of cheap fogs. I paid $12.00 for the lights which come with a full fused power cable, toggle switch and all the mounting needed.
This is SMAllen’s installation thread for the $25.00 lights.
Tools Required
- 10mm socket and wrench to ground the lights to the body of the vehicle
-One set of Blazer International 55w Halogen Fog/Driving lights from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Blazer-RE774C...=1416261290&sr=8-3&keywords=blazer+fog+lights
Phillips head screwdriver to attach mounting hardware to lights
1-2 hours of time
- The toggle switch provided is low quality, and comes in a bulky housing thats a bi**h to remove. I bought a second one without a light for $4.25 at AutoZone
- 1/2” Drill bit and a power drill. The kit comes with adhesive strips if you don’t like the idea of drilling into your car (I don’t blame you)
I bought some extra wire and connected the switch into the panel in the climate control unit. Alternate mounting spots are pretty limited if you’re an obsessive compulsive like me.
Future plans are a second set of the same lights behind the grill.
Lights Installed on 2001 S60 at either side of the license plate.

Light Switch Installed in the center binnacle next to the Valet Lock button.

Since I've had these installed for a couple months, I'm not taking them out to re-install for a thread. It's easy. If I get around to a guide, I'll make it.